Puppy Protection Act of 2026 amends the Animal Welfare Act to enhance care standards for dogs sold by dealers.

The Puppy Protection Act of 2026 amends the Animal Welfare Act to establish additional requirements for dealers selling dogs. These requirements include providing adequate housing with solid flooring, sufficient indoor space, and temperature control. Dealers must ensure dogs receive adequate nutrition, socialization, and veterinary care, including annual examinations and vaccinations. The act also sets limits on breeding practices, such as prohibiting breeding before certain ages and after certain years, and restricts the number of litters a female dog can produce.

Puppy Protection Act of 2026 amends the Animal Welfare Act to enhance care standards for dogs sold by dealers.

The Puppy Protection Act of 2026 amends the Animal Welfare Act to establish additional requirements for dealers selling dogs. These requirements include providing adequate housing with solid flooring, sufficient indoor space, and temperature control. Dealers must ensure dogs receive adequate nutrition, socialization, and veterinary care, including annual examinations and vaccinations. The act also sets limits on breeding practices, such as prohibiting breeding before certain ages and after certain years, and restricts the number of litters a female dog can produce.